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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7169

UBER Act

English and Safety Rules for Federal Ride-Share Drivers

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The UBER Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This bill is sponsored by a small group of Republicans and has not yet gained broad support. It targets a specific niche of federal contracting that is not currently a top priority for the full Congress.

Key Points

  • This bill would set new rules for drivers who work for companies like Uber, Lyft, or taxi services when those companies have contracts with the federal government. To be eligible to work on these contracts, drivers would need to be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license from only one state.
  • Drivers would be required to speak and read English well enough to talk to the public and police, understand road signs, and fill out reports. There is an exception for drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing and use American Sign Language.
  • Companies would also have to prove that their drivers have passed a road test and have enough experience to drive safely. If a company is caught lying about meeting these rules, they could be banned from getting any federal contracts for five years.
  • These rules would apply to any company that uses an app or digital network to connect riders with drivers for federal business. This includes carpooling services, shuttle services, and scooter sharing companies that work with government agencies.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Related Bills

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

UBER Act

Bill NumberHR 7169
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Cosponsors

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R: 3

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